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What is “futures”?? How can we use futures to better understand decisions in the present?? Why is it important to consider futures in the context of climate change? We’re excited to be releasing our third Applied English Exercises Book on Climate Futures!? This is for English-language students looking to develop their language competencies, academic and professional skills, and climate-related knowledge in the context of the social sciences and policy. This is the third and final document of the Climate Change 1 series, focusing on the idea of “futures” and how we can use it for better climate outcomes.? With the document, you’ll be introduced to futures and foresight, finishing with an exercise to get you thinking about different climate futures and the steps we should take to get to our preferred future. People who will find the series useful will be: - English-language learners of B2 (intermediate) and above. - Students at university studying topics related to: public policy; international relations; social sciences. - Professionals currently working or seeking to work in: international policy; and climate policy. - IELTS students looking for more interesting ways to develop the targeted language skills. Please share with friends and colleagues who might be interested, and let us know what you think in the comments.? This is an engaging and efficient way to develop your language competencies, and we hope you enjoy! #english #FinchLanguagesExercises #esl #anglais #inglés #английский

With November kicking off, I am happy to share 400 new opportunities relevant to those entering the international affairs domain. Several entities are planning for their large spring and summer intakes of interns, so for current students needing to lock in internships for their studies, now is a great time to start! Beyond the newsletter, I regularly post higher-end opportunities, such as intakes for young professionals programmes with the larger IOs, which are not regularly covered in the newsletter. So stay tuned if this is of interest to you too! This month, I can highlight several interesting positions from organisations such as: European Council on Foreign Relations, Geneva Centre for Security Policy, EBRD, CEB - Council of Europe Development Bank, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Basel Institute on Governance, United States Institute of Peace, United Nations University, POLITICO, IREX, EGMONT - Royal Institute for International Relations, International Center for Transitional Justice, German Marshall Fund of the United States, OECD - OCDE, Danish Refugee Council / Dansk Flygtningehj?lp and the Royal United Services Institute. If I am missing an organisation? Please let me know. I will check them out to see if it is a good match for the newsletter. ?? ???????? ???????? ?????? ?????????? ?????? ???????? ???????? ???? ???? ?????? ?????????? ?????? ?????????? ???????????? ???? ???????? ????????????????, ?????? ?????????? ?? ?????????????? ???? ?????? ???????? ?????????????????????? ???? ????????????????!?? #InternationalAffairs #InternationalRelations #HumanitarianAid #InternationalSecurity #DevelopmentCooperation #PoliticalScience #Entrylevel #EarlyCareer #JobFairy #IRCareerStarters

Our November recommendations for English immersion are out! A mixed set of recommendations ranging from soulful musical storytelling to an engaging social sciences book on big data, inequality and democracy, finished off with something to speed up your heart rate on the day after Halloween. Read our article to find out more (linked in the comments), and please feel free to add any more recommendations below! November 2024 Recommendations Album: Kofi Stone, A Man After God's Own Heart (image) Book: Cathy O'Neill, Weapons of Math Destruction Film: Get Out #esl #english

One of the things that might surprise you when walking around the streets of Belgrade, Serbia, is the street signs, road names and other pieces of information around the city. Why? Because they often contain Cyrillic Serbian, Latinised Serbian, and English - all on the same sign. It's an interesting example of the impact of societal change on language - or, how language reflects societal change. Read the article in the comments to understand more about why this is the case, and what is being said and done! Protecting linguistic heritage and diversity is important, but doing so can be an extremely complex task. How do you think individuals and governments can help? #language #cyrillic #latin

For those English-language learners interested in international policymaking and migration, use this article to develop your subject-specific vocabulary and knowledge. In light of the climate crisis, migration within and between countries can be seen as a solution to localised impacts of climate change. Some regions will be impacted only in certain seasons, so the managed facilitation of seasonal migration flows could provide respite and stability to affected populations. This reconceptualisation could prove particularly useful in the future! #english #languages #internationalpolicy

Don't forget, you can book a free trial session for students looking for private lessons, and for those interested in our professional and academic skills English-language courses! It's a great opportunity to meet the teachers and learn more about the school. Visit our website for more information! #english #esl #languages

The world today is competitive, and to compete on the international stage it is important to have diverse language skills.? This, combined with the fact that languages are learned over long periods of time, means that you’ll likely be learning multiple languages at once. Learning one language is tough.? Two?? Three?? The difficulty when learning multiple languages culminates and will really test your organisational capacity and motivation.? That’s why you need to do it in a smart way: think about your goals, strategise and manage your time and motivation wisely.? We’ve just published an article on our blog which provides some applicable advice if you’re embarking on this difficult but rewarding journey, linked in the comments.? Here are some of the highlights: 1. Choose your languages carefully Try not to learn languages that are very similar to one another.? That means Italian and Spanish, Norwegian and Swedish, and many other pairs.? Additionally, stagger the levels.? Don’t start two languages at the same time if you are able: get to upper intermediate in one before starting the next. 2. Differentiate where possible Make it easier for your brain to differentiate between the languages you’re learning.? Font colour, study spaces, and music can all help with this. 3. Ladder! For the really efficient learning of multiple languages, use one more advanced language to learn a less advanced one, rather than using your mother tongue to learn both.? This reinforces vocabulary in the stronger language while developing the weaker one. 4. Stay organised Make sure you remain organised!? Learning one language alongside work and study is one organisation challenge, but multiple?? You need to step up. 5. Create and maintain motivation Find different methods to create motivation for the different languages you’re learning. Find out more on the points above with the blog post, linked in the comments.? Learning multiple languages is a tough journey, but a highly rewarding one for those people with the commitment and organisational capacity to do it. Let us know about your experiences learning multiple languages in the comments below!? We are really interested in hearing about your multiple-language-learning experiences. #english #languages #languagelearning #anglais #inglés #английский

Pesticides are chemicals that are designed to mitigate the negative impacts of certain pests, weeds and disease, generally in the context of agriculture.? Despite their intentions, the toxins released into the environment cause a wide range of issues, from human health to biodiversity damage. This one-off Applied English Exercises Book (AEEB 4) on pesticides will help English-language students interested in environmental topics better understand the use and dangers of pesticides, and consider some more environmentally-friendly alternatives.? You’ll practise reading, writing and listening, with the help of some useful vocabulary selected for relevance.? If you want to practise your speaking skills around this topic, find a language partner or join us for some targeted English classes! We’ve also included a guided pronunciation exercise in this AEEB, so you can practise your pronunciation and accent in the context of pesticides.? Please email us or message us on LinkedIn for the recordings, so you can shadow along! Please share with friends and colleagues who might be interested, and let us know what you think in the comments.? This is an engaging and efficient way to develop your language competencies, and we hope you enjoy! #english #FinchLanguagesExercises #esl #anglais #inglés #английский #pronunciation

There are many challenges that international students face along their university journeys, but one of the most fundamental challenges has to be the actual process of finding and applying to their university of choice. There are many more hoops to jump through for international students, from visa applications and funding complexities to adjusting to cultural differences in a new place.? We’ve just published an article outlining some of the difficulties international students face concerning the English language, and some helpful advice, too (link in the comments). One of the 5 challenges we speak about is the arduous process of getting through the IELTS, TOEFL or another English-language exam.? They are tough!? Particularly when you’ve got a lot riding on it, as you do with university applications.? Here’s some advice for those specifically taking the IELTS to apply for university: 1. Take your time!? You don’t want to rush the process, as even if your level of English is strong, taking an exam is a stressful environment and you really need to get to know the structure. 2. Don’t forget that there is the One Skill Retake in many countries (link in the comments), which allows IELTS students to retake one of the four exam components if they need a higher score.? It means you spend less money and can focus on what you really need to, in the case that you don’t pass with the band score you need the first time. 3. Stay motivated!? Visualise the university that you’re applying to, put a picture of the campus as your laptop background, think of the interesting experiences you’ll have.? IELTS is a tough process and it can be quite long, so you need to find ways to stay motivated.? You can stay motivated with interesting free English-language materials on our school’s blog, too! Studying abroad is an incredible opportunity for personal, academic, professional and social development, and we’re sure you’ll love discovering more of the world.? Good luck! #english #universityapplications #masters #esl #ielts

Those advanced English-language students who are interested in climate change, climate action and COP29 should register interest for Chatham House's upcoming webinar, Thursday 24th October: "What are MENA countries' priorities for climate action and COP?" Copied from their communications: This webinar aims to assess: - What are the key tangible impacts of COP27 and COP28 in Egypt and the UAE respectively on driving climate action in the region? - How do MENA countries balance COP28’s landmark agreement to transition away from fossil fuels with their unique national circumstances? - How will the region benefit from COP28 breakthrough in integrating the issues of climate, peace and security in climate action through the ‘Declaration of Climate, Relief, Recovery and Peace’? - What are the priorities for COP29 and how do they align with the climate agenda in the MENA region? The link to sign up is in the comments! #english #climatechange